ActionIs METAL SLUG XX worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Run-and-gun fans who want short, stage-based action with alternate routes
- Players seeking local co-op rather than an online multiplayer campaign
- Completion-focused players who want mini games, ranks, and 34 achievements
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a long campaign rather than 7 replayable missions
- Those who prefer slow exploration or strategic combat over fast 2D shooting
- Players looking specifically for online multiplayer instead of local co-op
Our take on METAL SLUG XX
The page emphasizes replayability and many hours of action, but the core campaign contains 7 missions. Much of the additional structure comes from hidden routes, Combat School mini games, local co-op, and achievement completion rather than a larger story campaign.
What is METAL SLUG XX?
A 2D run-and-gun shooter with 7 missions, branching routes, Slug vehicles, and seven playable soldiers, including Leona from the start.
The campaign includes hidden paths for repeat runs and completion-focused exploration. Combat is joined by Combat School, which offers more than 70 mini games and military ranks, including Super Devil. Promotion can provide a mobile satellite for mission assistance. The game supports local co-op and includes 34 achievements. This Steam version upscales the graphics to 1080p and supports 4K screen resolution.
How METAL SLUG XX plays
- 01Branching mission routes
- Hidden paths across the 7 stages create alternate ways through the campaign.
- 02Combat School challenges
- More than 70 mini games award military ranks, with a mobile satellite available after promotion.
- 03Seven playable soldiers
- The roster includes classic characters, two members of KOF's Ikari Team, and Leona as an immediate playable option.
- 04Local cooperative play
- Two or more players can take on the missions together through local co-op.
- 05High-resolution graphics
- The Steam release includes upscaled visuals and support for 1080p and 4K screen resolutions.
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METAL SLUG XX: platforms & release
Is METAL SLUG XX worth it?
It is worth it if: run-and-gun fans who want short, stage-based action with alternate routes. Skip it if: players seeking a long campaign rather than 7 replayable missions.
Where can I download METAL SLUG XX?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens METAL SLUG XX's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is METAL SLUG XX on?
Windows only.












